Top-line winger Jack Roslovic (lower body) was a late scratch on Sunday. Third-line centre Colton Sissons (lower body) exited the game against New Jersey in the second period. Chris Tanev missed the game for load management joining fellow defenceman Morgan Rielly (lower body) on the sideline. All the injuries are making it tough for the Leafs to snap a losing streak.
The losses and injuries are piling up as the Leafs navigate a difficult homestand against top competition. "Some guys are getting more opportunity," said coach Jim Hiller. "They got to take advantage. Our key leaders have to make sure their game is up to par. We just all got to do it together. There's no other way ... It's just a team. It's got to fight for one another."
The Leafs have lost five of six games, including three straight at home. "It's kind of the same story," captain Auston Matthews said after Sunday's setback. "It's just been tough for us to string together momentum and consistency through 60 minutes ... Guys gotta look in the mirror and just ask a little bit more of themselves."
Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves for his first shutout with New Jersey and the Devils beat the Maple Leafs 4-0 on Sunday night. Hellebuyck became the first goalie in franchise history to win each of his first five games with the club. Timo Meier scored twice for New Jersey which has won nine of its last 10 games.
TSN's OverDrive host Bryan Hayes shares his thoughts on the Devils announcing that Connor Hellebuyck will not be in the starter’s crease for Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets when he makes his return to the city he spent the first 11 years of NHL career.
New Jersey Devils star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will not be in the starter’s crease for Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets when he makes his return to the city he spent the first 11 years of NHL career. Devils general manager Sunny Mehta released a statement Sunday announcing Hellebuyck would not get the start against Winnipeg, citing a “reduction in our expected win probability.”
Cutter Gauthier continued his scoring rampage with his third hat trick in eight days, and captain Mikael Granlund had a goal and three assists in the Ducks' fifth consecutive victory, 5-2 over the Penguins on Sunday night.
Matt Coronato scored at 4:08 of overtime to give the Flames a 4-3 victory over the Flyers on Sunday night. Zane Parekh, Zach Whitecloud and Joel Farabee, while short-handed, also scored for the Flames. Devin Cooley made 32 saves in his first game back after missing five because of a lower-body injury.
Mark Scheifele scored on a 5-on-3 power play with 1.6 seconds left and the Jets beat the Lightning 4-3 on Sunday after blowing a late three-goal lead.
Tomas Hertl scored two goals and the Golden Knights won their third straight game, 4-1 over the Sabres on Sunday. Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner also scored for Vegas while Adin Hill made 27 saves.
Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie each scored a goal in an opening period, and Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves as the Bruins beat the Panthers 4-1 on Sunday.
The Devils handed the Maple Leafs their third-straight loss Sunday night, and with five losses in their last six games, the TSN Hockey panel discuss their level of concern in Toronto.
Is John Tavares heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame when he retires? What's the likelihood of all three Hughes brothers playing for the Devils? The TSN Hockey panel share their thoughts on these topics and more in this edition of The Quiz.
Brady Tkachuk and Nikita Zadorov drop the gloves on opening puck drop.
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Hall of Fame Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron joins James Duthie to reflect on his legendary career, how he ended up becoming known as one of the best leaders in NHL history, and more.
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Flames defenceman Kevin Bahl will be placed on injured reserve in preparation for season-ending surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. Bahl was a late scratch for Saturday’s game against the Ducks after suffering a lower body injury that coach Ryan Huska said was suffered during warmups.
John Tavares returned to the Leafs lineup on Saturday for the first time since Oct. 15. "Considering I hadn't played a game in three weeks, not too bad," the 36-year-old said. "Some areas I want to be a little sharper." Tavares admitted shifting to left wing is an adjustment.
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